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Rick sponsored a bill that removes requirements for an abortion providers to have a transfer agreement and admitting privileges with a hospital.
Jun 4, 2024
Rick sponsored a bill that repeals abortion impediments, including mandatory waiting periods and parental consent requirements, and protects the right to an abortion up to 24 weeks or longer if necessary to prevent death or substantial mental or physical impairment.
May 20, 2024
This candidate was endorsed by Planned Parenthood for the 2024 election.
Mar 15, 2024
Rick sponsored a bill that repeals limitations on government properties and public funds from being used for abortion services or abortion-related legal services.
Feb 23, 2024
Rick sponsored a bill that creates a program to protect the confidentiality of the physical address of a reproductive health care provider or patient who may be a party to or a victim or witness in ongoing civil or criminal actions.
Oct 24, 2023
Rick sponsored a bill that limits the ability of a health care provider or other HIPAA “covered entity” from disclosing reproductive health care records of a patient without the patient’s consent.
Oct 24, 2023
Rick sponsored a bill that restricts a licensing board from disqualifying or disciplining a health care provider or other licensed individual solely for their provision of lawful reproductive health care services.
Oct 24, 2023
Rick sponsored a bill that restricts a professional liability insurer from taking adverse action against a healthcare provider solely for their provision of reproductive care (including prescribing abortion medication) on an out-of-state patient so long as the care is permitted under state law.
Oct 24, 2023
Rick sponsored a bill that restricts a state court from enforcing out-of-state monetary judgments for any matter involving the provision of reproductive health care.
Oct 24, 2023
Rick sponsored a bill setting jurisdictional and procedural limits for persons providing or receiving reproductive health care services outside of the state.
Oct 24, 2023
“Honored to give the keynote address at the annual Greater Philadelphia Healthcare Summit yesterday hosted by >@CityAndStatePA. From protecting reproductive freedoms to mitigating gun violence, we need equitable and community-driven healthcare for all now more than ever.”
Sep 21, 2023
Rick sponsored a bill that protects patients from the unauthorized disclosure of personal health information by a limited services pregnancy center, with some exceptions.
Jul 25, 2023
Rick sponsored a bill prohibiting non-profits and their subcontracts from giving false or misleading information, including in advertising, and holding them to the same family planning standards as a health care facility.
Jun 21, 2023
Rick sponsored a bill that appropriates $10 million for family planning providers to maximize access to family planning services.
May 18, 2023
Rick sponsored a bill that repeals restrictions on public funds from being used by state or local agencies for the performance of abortion.
May 18, 2023
Rick sponsored a bill that repeals limitations on government properties and public funds from being used for abortion services or abortion-related legal services.
May 18, 2023
Rick sponsored a bill that repeals family planning funding limitations.
May 18, 2023
Rick sponsored a bill that defines crisis pregnancy centers and prevents state funding of them.
May 5, 2023
“Yesterday the @GovernorShapiro launched a website to provide resources to people seeking abortion and reproductive health care. Reproductive health care decisions should be made by birthing persons. Find more info here:”
Apr 11, 2023
Rick sponsored a bill protecting patients from disclosure of reproductive health information by certain covered entities.
Apr 4, 2023
Rick sponsored a Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for personal reproductive liberty.
Apr 3, 2023
Rick sponsored a bill that prohibits any state or local agency from cooperating with out-of-state abortion-related investigations for activities legal in the state.
Mar 10, 2023
“Join me in Harrisburg on Monday, October 24 at 11 am. Let’s show up in huge numbers to demand abortion freedom for all!”
Oct 14, 2022
Planned Parenthood has endorsed this candidate for the 2022 General Assembly Election.
Oct 6, 2022
Rick sponsored a bill that would remove unnecessary and irrelevant medical tests prior to an abortion.
Oct 4, 2022
Rick sponsored a bill that would require insurance companies to fully cover abortion services.
Sep 26, 2022
Rick sponsored a bill that proposes an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution, describing a fundamental right to personal reproductive liberty.
Sep 14, 2022
Rick sponsored a bill that would protect patients by prohibiting any state or local agencies from cooperating with out-of-state abortion-related investigations.
Aug 11, 2022
Rick voted against a bill that proposes to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to exclude any rights relating to abortion.
Jul 8, 2022
“It is time for us to fight like hell to make sure we protect a person's fundamental right to choose what happens with their bodies.”
Jun 24, 2022
Rick sponsored a bill that allocates money to family planning providers, including entities that provide abortions, but specifically excludes crisis pregnancy centers.
May 27, 2022
Rick sponsored a bill that would remove unnecessary financial restrictions on abortion providers.
May 27, 2022
Rick sponsored a bill that allows public funding to be used for abortions without restriction.
May 27, 2022
Rick sponsored a bill that bans funding to crisis pregnancy centers, and removes abortion-related restrictions from state-funded family planning providers.
May 27, 2022
Rick sponsored a bill that would prohibit anti-abortion “crisis pregnancy centers” from sharing their clients’ nonpublic personal health information without written consent.
May 4, 2022
“In my first term I voted against several bills that restrict #abortionrights. State legislators and Governors are the first line of defense in abortion access.”
May 3, 2022
Rick voted against a bill that prohibits abortions because of the prenatal diagnosis of down syndrome.
Jun 8, 2021
Rick voted against a bill that would require health care facilities to cremate or bury abortion remains, placing unnecessary burden and expense on providers.
Jun 5, 2021